A teenage girl involved in the death of 59-year-old Kenneth Lee has pleaded guilty to assault, a lesser charge, while another co-accused continues to face trial for second-degree murder. The incident, which occurred in December 2022, saw a group of teens attack Lee, leading to his death. Eight girls were arrested, with five previously pleading guilty to lesser charges, including manslaughter. The ongoing legal proceedings suggest complexity in the case, with potential varying outcomes for the remaining accused as trials continue into next month and beyond.
A teen girl set to face trial for manslaughter in the death of a homeless Toronto man has pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of assault.
Eight girls were arrested and charged with second-degree murder in the hours after Kenneth Lee's death, with five having pleaded guilty to lesser charges.
The co-accused of the girl who pleaded guilty is still set to face trial next month for charges of second-degree murder.
A verdict is expected at the end of May for another girl who was tried by a judge alone, with closing submissions recently concluded.
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